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Nobody likes to harp on about the stereotypes attached to a city when describing it, but it's hard not to when talking about Munich. The Bavarian capital is birthplace of the beer hall where men and women decked in lederhosen line larger than life beers in front of thirsty tourists to the sound of traditional oompah bands. But there is a lot more to the city than that. Munich gets increasingly cosmopolitan every year and it has one of the best selections of museums in Germany. This is why it now rivals Berlin as the most popular city in Germany with travellers.

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Usually hostels have computers where one could transfer their sightseeing pictures from their camera to their memory sticks or CD. Here this is not possible which is really bad. The staff wouldn\'t allow to use their computer to do that as well. Apart from this, it is situated very near to...more Usually hostels have computers where one could transfer their sightseeing pictures from their camera to their memory sticks or CD. Here this is not possible which is really bad. The staff wouldn\'t allow to use their computer to do that as well. Apart from this, it is situated very near to the main train station, excellent coffee with light breakfast which is free. Rooms were very neat.close

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by naraya2569 – posted on Dec 23, 2007

naraya2569, from India, has 2 reviews 2

Munich is an amazing city. Full of beautifully renovated buildings, a deep and thrilling history (my pers fave being its founding). And should you get bored there are a thousand trips to the nearby areas. Chill, relaxed and bubbling... and with more than its share of beers to taste. A great city...more Munich is an amazing city. Full of beautifully renovated buildings, a deep and thrilling history (my pers fave being its founding). And should you get bored there are a thousand trips to the nearby areas. Chill, relaxed and bubbling... and with more than its share of beers to taste. A great city to be alone or in companyclose

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by willwrit4915 – posted on Nov 19, 2007

willwrit4915, from Mexico, has 1 reviews 1

Munich is a beautiful and lively city; it is extremely clean and organized. To start with the airport is a bit far from the city so if you are heading to the city centre you will have to use the S-Bahn (train), line S1 and S8 are going to the centre. You have to buy a day ticket covering all...more Munich is a beautiful and lively city; it is extremely clean and organized. To start with the airport is a bit far from the city so if you are heading to the city centre you will have to use the S-Bahn (train), line S1 and S8 are going to the centre. You have to buy a day ticket covering all areas and the “Partnerkarte” is valid for up to five people, costs €18. Public transport is unbelievable: there are trains, trams, buses and underground and one of them departs to each possible direction every minute so you will surely get where you need to very quickly. It is also very cheap: if there is more than one person travelling the best is to buy a partner ticket valid for three days and up to five people (Partnerkarte), it costs € 21. The city centre is quite big, consists of several squares and pedestrian streets, there are a few very nice churches, the theatre; all the houses and buildings are very clean and in perfect condition, it looks really nice. You will definitely enjoy a long weekend or even a longer time there, eating and drinking out is brilliant, there are loads of types of beers and the food is really good and value for money!close

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by Beata – posted on May 14, 2007

Beata, from Hungary, has 25 reviews 25

Schloss Neushwanstein (the spelling is wrong but that's how you say it) is really worth a visit. Its a castle about 2 hrs away by train - the inspiration for Cinderella's castle - and the scenery is stunning. This trip completes a visit to Munich along with the restaurant beneath the...more Schloss Neushwanstein (the spelling is wrong but that's how you say it) is really worth a visit. Its a castle about 2 hrs away by train - the inspiration for Cinderella's castle - and the scenery is stunning. This trip completes a visit to Munich along with the restaurant beneath the town hall and the Biergarten in the English Gardens!close

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by tinamoxon4986 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

tinamoxon4986, from England, has 2 reviews 2

Munich was amazing in the spring time. There were so many open parks and places just to go to and enjoy the weather and the city. The sites were nice, exactly what you would expect for a city of that size. It may not have quite as much history as Berlin and other cities in Germany, but it is...more Munich was amazing in the spring time. There were so many open parks and places just to go to and enjoy the weather and the city. The sites were nice, exactly what you would expect for a city of that size. It may not have quite as much history as Berlin and other cities in Germany, but it is much cleaner and nicer than any place that we personally found in Berlin. I would highly recommend going there, especially when it is warm out.close

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by katherineelliott3383 – posted on Apr 7, 2007

katherineelliott3383, from USA, has 5 reviews 5

There aren't enough great things to say about Munich. Its clean, safe, great sight seeing, great shopping, great day trips around the area, friendly residents, superb public transportation, multiple food choices/variety. Spend as much time as possible here. The ONLY potential drawback is...more There aren't enough great things to say about Munich. Its clean, safe, great sight seeing, great shopping, great day trips around the area, friendly residents, superb public transportation, multiple food choices/variety. Spend as much time as possible here. The ONLY potential drawback is weather during certain times of year.close

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by willsnic – posted on Apr 5, 2007

willsnic, from USA, has 14 reviews 14

Haha...so I'm really Australian...the only sore point was marginally chilly weather but not even really worth complaining about...Munich is one of the best cities I've ever been to!! The people are all so friendly, the food delicious, the night atmosphere so traditional especially in...more Haha...so I'm really Australian...the only sore point was marginally chilly weather but not even really worth complaining about...Munich is one of the best cities I've ever been to!! The people are all so friendly, the food delicious, the night atmosphere so traditional especially in the pubs, the sights amazing and the view from the Olympiaturm spectacular!close

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by eame00108986 – posted on Mar 31, 2007

eame00108986, from Australia, has 2 reviews 2

Munich is a really cool city, and succeeded my expectations. There are a lot of things to do and see. Everyone speaks english so it's easy to get around, and if you speak german then be prepared to practice because they have a semi-thick accent. The food was good, so was the shopping, and...more Munich is a really cool city, and succeeded my expectations. There are a lot of things to do and see. Everyone speaks english so it's easy to get around, and if you speak german then be prepared to practice because they have a semi-thick accent. The food was good, so was the shopping, and sight seeing was outstanding.close

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by seanrcarmack6569 – posted on Mar 14, 2007

seanrcarmack6569, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

it was a lot of fun, and very cheap! german food is great but extremely heavy, and they expect you to drink beer at every meal (which is fine by me!). the clubs were a little scary, like the club in "hostel" where people get abducted, but they're really fun if you're with...more it was a lot of fun, and very cheap! german food is great but extremely heavy, and they expect you to drink beer at every meal (which is fine by me!). the clubs were a little scary, like the club in "hostel" where people get abducted, but they're really fun if you're with friends.close

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by making6528 – posted on Mar 2, 2007

making6528, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

Trip to Munich was great. you get half a liter of bear for about 3€ in a normal bar. shopping is absolutely great, you got little desingner boutiques, second-hand-shops, big shopping centres and normal stuff like h&m all over munich. the getting around possibilities are great, you got...more Trip to Munich was great. you get half a liter of bear for about 3€ in a normal bar. shopping is absolutely great, you got little desingner boutiques, second-hand-shops, big shopping centres and normal stuff like h&m all over munich. the getting around possibilities are great, you got underground, citytrain, tram and busses in cooperation which is good organisated. you can go for jogging, skiing, swimming, beergarden or disco... eating out is alright if you just go a bit more outside.. (try "Wirtshaus zur Brez'n" beautiful little restaurant with big portions to average prices and beautiful service ;-) if you get out underground station "münchner freiheit" just walk down in direction of university) chilling is easy in the english or botanic garden.. wheater was 3 days great and 2 days shit...close

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by janine5808 – posted on Feb 22, 2007

janine5808, from Germany, has 2 reviews 2

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Top Rated Munich Places to Stay

  1. Hotel Deutsches Theater Downtown Munich 86%      

    This hotel was a pleasant surprise! 15 minute walk to Oktoberfest, clean rooms/bathroom, parking garage around the corner. I made the reservation 6 months in advance and had no trouble adding another person 1 month prior to arriving. Plus, the little old man who worked the front desk was the...

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    by cnotefwb – posted on Oct 2008

    cnotefwb, from USA, has 3 reviews 3

    I would never stay here again. The staff was extremely rude.

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    by mrsmr – posted on May 2008

    mrsmr, from USA, has 2 reviews 2

  2. Hotel Monaco 85%      

    It should be written in the description that the hotel was surrounded by sex shops and cabarets which is not the nicest thing if you are going with kids. The place was quite noisy and the walls were really thin.

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    by davidmartinezanim8263 – posted on Nov 2008

    davidmartinezanim8263, from Spain, has 2 reviews 2

    Nice hotel, central and easy to get to! great breakfast, and very clean!

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    by catie-t9719 – posted on Nov 2008

    catie-t9719, from Australia, has 10 reviews 10

  3. Atlas City Hotel 83%      

    Good hotel. It is near the central station and the service is quite good. The only weakness is the room is kind of small. But in considering of many other advantages, I still wanna recommend this hotel. I will go back there if I go to Munich again.

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    by yaorenfeng – posted on Nov 2008

    yaorenfeng, from China, has 5 reviews 5

    The price should include the breakfast

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    by yuen25141463 – posted on Oct 2008

    yuen25141463, from Hong Kong, has 1 reviews 1

  4. Sofitel Munich Bayerpost 80%      

    Design hotel with very comfortable rooms, good restaurant and nice staff...great fitness and wellness area and bathrooms with an amazing design in the rooms, but there was no possibility to open the window in my room so the air was terrible.

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    by JR – posted on Jun 2007

    JR, from Germany, has 6 reviews 6

  5. Eden Hotel Wolff 60%      

    This is a decent hotel, fairly generic but ticks all the boxes. Not very central.

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    by markjdnolan – posted on May 2007

    markjdnolan, from Ireland, has 7 reviews 7

Top Rated Munich Restaurants

  1. Viktualienmarkt100%      

    • What?

        Food Market

    • Where?

        Near to the Marienplatz City Center‎ train station

    Both a tourist attraction and an open-air beer garden/food court, if you're looking for some good German food in the city make your way here. Loads to choose from and cheap also.

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    by colm – posted on Jul 2007

    colm, from Ireland, has 223 reviews 223

  2. Augustiner Keller100%      

    • What?

        Bar and Restaurant

    • Where?

        Near the Hauptbahnhof train station

    • Anything Else?

        A popular beer hall that has many different rooms located around the building in which you can consume their fine food and beer. There is also a beer garden that is very popular among tourists and locals alike.

    This is much more than a bar...it's one of Munich's best beer gardens and you couldn't find anywhere better on a hot summers day! Great beer and the usual beer garden fare including brezen, sausages, half a chicken and the rest

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    by niamh – posted on Apr 2007

    niamh, from Ireland, has 75 reviews 75

  3. Weisses Brauhaus100%      

    • What?

        Bavarian Cuisine

    • Where?

        Near the Marienplatz City Center‎ train station

    • Anything Else?

        Here they specialise in Weissbier and traditional Bavarian cuisine such as sausages, pork and dumplings or cabbage. The restaurant is quite popular among the locals and the waitresses are friendly and good humoured.

    Typical 3beer house" in Munich. You can go there for just a few beers, or for a whole lunch/dinner. They are specialized in the famous Bavarian "Weißbier" (wheat beer). A bit cheaper than Hofbräuhaus.

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    by OrelEagle – posted on Jun 2007

    OrelEagle, from France, has 5 reviews 5

  4. Augustiner Brauhaus100%      

    • What?

        Beer Hall and Restaurant

    • Where?

        Near to the Hauptbahnhof train station

    • Anything Else?

        This is an undiscover pub with regard to tourists and as a result has the perfect traditional Hofbräuhaus atmosphere. The interior is rustic and simple and the food is as you would expect good and cheap.

    I've been to a few beer halls in Munich but this one is by far the best. As it's a few stops away from the main train station on the tram, it doesn't get too many tourists like the Hofbräuhaus. And the beer?! Oh the beer! It's something else.

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    by colm – posted on Jul 2007

    colm, from Ireland, has 223 reviews 223

  5. Schubecks Orlando80%      

    Central location on same street as Hofbrauhaus. Busy and nice atmosphere. Great soup and we also tried the curry wurst! Small menu for lunch but definitely something for everyone. Seating outside if weather is nice.

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    by yvonne – posted on Sep 2008

    yvonne, from Ireland, has 163 reviews 163

Top Rated Munich Attractions

  1. Frauenkirche Cathedral100%      

    • What?

        Cathedral

    • Where?

        Near the Marienplatz City Center‎ train station

    • Anything Else?

        This cathedral dominates the skyline of Munich city and is a major landmark, with its two tower viewable from any direction within the city. This will also remain this way as you can no longer build anything over 100 meters in the city.

    East of the Marienplatz is the landmark which features on most of Munich's postcards: the Frauenkirche or Church of Our Lady. The building of the church started in 1468; it is 109 meters high and 40 meters wide. Its distinctive domes were built in 1525, the building is very massive, it can be seen from far away. The windows of the church are extremely high...

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    by Beata – posted on May 2007

    Beata, from Hungary, has 25 reviews 25

  2. Sankt Michael Church100%      

    • What?

        Church

    • Where?

        Near the Karlsplatz (Stachus)‎ train station

    • Anything Else?

        One of the largest Renaissance churches in the world, construction of which began in 1585. The crypt in the church contains the bodies of many notable Bavarian leaders and royalty and the interior of the church is as impressive as the exterior.

    Sankt Michael Church is the largest Renaissance church located north of the Alps, it was built by Duke Wilhelm the Pious between 1583 and 1597 as a spiritual center of inspiration for the Counter-Reformation. It suffered some damage during the Second World War so it was rebuilt in 1946-48. It is located in the city centre, close to Karlsplatz, worth visiting.

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    by Beata – posted on May 2007

    Beata, from Hungary, has 25 reviews 25

  3. Oktoberfest93%      

    You may have already seen my review of Stuttgart, if not read it. Munich was a good laugh but it's a bit too commercial. Try volksfest in Stuttgart, it's a lot more fun, great city too

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    by Eoghan – posted on Dec 2007

    Eoghan, from Ireland, has 4 reviews 4

  4. Marienplatz90%      

    • What?

        Town Square

    • Where?

        Beside the Marienplatz trains station

    • Anything Else?

        Formally the salt and grain market of Munich before it was moved to Viktualienmarkt and also where executions and tournaments where held. These days tourists come here to marvel at the Gothic facade of the town hall and listen the bells in the tower

    Munich's main square is crowded with tourists but that's only because it's the city's most beautiful square. It's particularly crowded around 12 and 5 when the 'Glockenspiel' show is on.

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    by colm – posted on Jul 2007

    colm, from Ireland, has 223 reviews 223

  5. Nymphenburg Palace80%      

    • What?

        Baroque Palace

    • Where?

        Near the Laim‎ train station

    • Anything Else?

        This palace was the summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria, the first part of the building was completed in 1675. There is a 200 acre garden and the palace which can be visited for an admision fee.

    Nymphenburg Palace was the former summer residence of the rulers of Bavaria; it is located in the west part of the city in the middle of one of Munich's biggest and most beautiful parks. Five generations of Wittelsbach rulers were involved in the construction of this Baroque castle which started in 1664. The admission fee to the palace is 5 Euro, but there are...

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    by Beata – posted on May 2007

    Beata, from Hungary, has 25 reviews 25

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Restaurants

Restaurant name price boo rate
Viktualienmarkt $$$$$ 100%
Augustiner Keller $$$$$ 100%
Weisses Brauhaus $$$$$ 100%
Augustiner Brauhaus $$$$ 100%
Schubecks Orlando $$$$$ 80%
Ayingers $$$$$ 80%
Lotus Lounge $$$$$ 80%
Eisgrubers $$$$$ 80%
Cafe Kreutzkamm $$$$$ 80%
Lamms Restaurant $$$$$ 80%

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Attractions

Hotel name boo rate
Frauenkirche Cathedral $$$$$ 100%
Sankt Michael Church $$$$$ 100%
Oktoberfest $$$$$ 93%
Marienplatz $$$$$ 90%
Nymphenburg Palace $$$$$ 80%
Staatstheater $$$$$ 80%
Shopping $$$$$ 80%